How Visualization Techniques Can Improve Running

How Visualization Techniques Can Improve Running

As I explored in a previous blog, mindful thought has been increasingly linked to stronger running performance (and sports-based performance in general), and this notion is unsurprising, given the common observation that running is 90 percent mental. It is true;...
Debunking Three Myths About Running Injuries

Debunking Three Myths About Running Injuries

Injuries are an unfortunate, albeit common, part of distance running; they stem from an almost countless list of factors, from muscular imbalances to improper footwear. Regardless of the reason, an injury can be both physically painful and mentally draining as you...
The Don’ts of Cold Weather Running

The Don’ts of Cold Weather Running

Even with winter in its latter stages, cold weather continues to grip many parts of the country — in some cases, quite harshly. For runners, this means coming to terms with intense, chilly conditions that must be handled properly to ensure both safety and...
The Benefits of a Mindful Approach to Running

The Benefits of a Mindful Approach to Running

In his biographical novel, The Origin, Irving Stone describes how Charles Darwin walked on a designed path on his property. Each time he came around to his starting point, he kicked a small stone, placing it on a line with the others so that he had could later count...